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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Slices Slice Functions

Posted by Roja kajoka
Roja kajoka
701 Points

how can i return first four and last four in empty slice there?

help me please

slices.py 
def first_4 (array):
    first_four_items = array[0:4]
    return first_four_items
def first_and_last_4 (array):
    first_and_last = array[]
    return first_and_last

1 Answer

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

To get the last four elements in a list is similar to getting the first four elements of a list.

my_list[-4:]

Combine the last four with the first four elements, and you should pass the challenge.